A young man gazes outward from the centre of the canvas, his head turned slightly to his right so that his pale face is illuminated by a strong, golden light from the left. He wears a large, dark turban wound in thick folds around his head, its surface catching glints of light that reveal subtle green and brown hues in the fabric. His expression is calm and reserved, with closed lips and eyes that meet the viewer's gaze directly, while the smooth modelling of his cheeks and brow gives the face a lifelike presence.

The young man's shoulders are draped in a dark garment, where the collar and upper chest are adorned with a band of gold embroidery that catches the light in small, textured highlights. The background is a deep, shadowy brown, with no discernible setting or objects, so that the figure emerges from darkness into light, the contours of his form softly dissolving at the edges. Broad, confident brushstrokes shape the turban and cloak, while the skin is rendered with smooth transitions and delicate blending, creating a striking contrast between the textured fabric and the sitter’s luminous face.

The composition is tightly focused on the bust-length figure, with the head placed high in the frame and the shoulders turned at an angle, adding a sense of depth and immediacy. Small touches of white on the collar and the highlights of the turban suggest a careful attention to the play of light across different surfaces. The lower right and left corners of the painting dissolve into deep shadow, obscuring the details of the sitter’s garment and blending them into the background.

A single tassel hangs from the right side of the turban, catching a glint of light along its edge. The background is painted with loose, almost invisible brushwork, creating a soft, atmospheric effect without any sharp lines or objects. The light falls most strongly on the left side of the young man’s face and turban, leaving his right cheek and jaw in gentle half-shadow.